5-Star Clear Mountain Bank Recognized as one of the Nation’s Strongest Banks

Bruceton Mills, West Virginia - June 2026: Clear Mountain Bank, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia has once again been awarded the highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability from the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. Earning and maintaining this 5-Star rating indicates that Clear Mountain Bank excels in such areas as capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. This is no coincidence. In fact, this is the 91st consecutive quarter that Clear Mountain Bank has earned this top rating, earning Clear Mountain Bank an even higher designation as an “Exceptional Performance Bank”. This distinction is reserved solely for institutions that have earned Bauer’s 5-Star rating consistently for 40 consecutive quarters (10 years), or longer.

“This is indeed reflective of Clear Mountain Bank’s dedication and commitment, not only to its customers, but to the entire community it serves”, reflects Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Community banks, like Clear Mountain Bank, have consistently been on the front lines doing what is best to help their neighbors and friends. This special type of devotion is a hallmark of a true community bank, like Clear Mountain Bank.”

Established in 1891, Clear Mountain Bank has been a trusted ally of the communities it serves for 135 years. Rest assured, 5-Star rated Clear Mountain Bank’s personnel are eager to serve, whether in one of its many offices throughout northern West Virginia or Oakland, Maryland, by phone or online at clearmountain.bank.